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IRCT20260901070859N1 IRCT 2026-09-06 Vice President for Research, Semnan University Effects of a Sensory-Based Modified Tai Chi Program on Balance, Fear of Falling, and Quality of Life in Older Adults Effects of a Sensory-Based Modified Tai Chi Program on Balance, Fear of Falling, and Quality of Life in Older Adults 2026-09-16 anticipated 36 Pending https://irct.ir/trial/92989 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: This study was a three-group, parallel-group, randomized trial with pretest, posttest, and 1-month follow-up assessments. The allocation sequence was created and implemented by randomization without blinding; the outcome assessors and the Tai Chi instructor were not blinded to the group allocation. No independent statistician was involved in the randomization or analysis. Unblinded allocation and lack of blinding are considered risk factors for bias in the limitations. N/A Old age. Intervention 1: Intervention group:Tai Chi exercise based on sensory diet will be performed for 8 weeks, three sessions per week, each session lasting 45-60 minutes. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Tai Chi exercise without sensory diet for 8 weeks, three sessions per week, each session lasting 45-60 minutes. Intervention 3: Control group: No intervention is performed. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Reporting study findings in the form of published articles and presentations at relevant conferences and congresses When: Access period starts 6 months after results are published. To whom: Researchers working in academic and scientific institutions Conditions: Reporting study findings in the form of published articles and presentations at relevant conferences and congresses Where to obtain: fatemeh rezaei frezaee39@gmail.com How to obtain: If the request is sent by the applicant, the email will be responded to within about a week. Comments:
public Dr. Fatemeh Rezaei
Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Humanities, Semnan University, First Campus, Opposite Sokan Park, Semnan, Iran
Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1911135131 0098 23 3354086 f_rezaee@semnan.ac.ir Semnan University scientific Dr. Fatemeh Rezaei
Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Humanities, Semnan University, First Campus, Opposite Sokan Park, Semnan, Iran
Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1911135131 0098 23 3354086 f_rezaee@semnan.ac.ir Semnan University Iran (Islamic Republic of) Willingness to participate in the study Absence of sensory and motor disabilities; having psychological health (score higher than 7 on the EMTS psychological test) Ability to speak and understand Persian Have not practiced Tai Chi recently. Having full vision and hearing ability No history of asthma, respiratory or cardiovascular disease Not having any disabilities or using mobility aids such as canes and wheelchairs. No serious injury to the skull No history of anesthesia Obtaining a score above 24 on the Mental State Assessment Questionnaire Age range 60-75 years 60 years 75 years Female Patient's unwillingness to continue participating in the study Absence of more than 2 sessions Severe physical or mental problems Death of an elderly person R54 Age-related physical debility N/A N/A N/A Intervention group:Tai Chi exercise based on sensory diet will be performed for 8 weeks, three sessions per week, each session lasting 45-60 minutes. Intervention group: Tai Chi exercise without sensory diet for 8 weeks, three sessions per week, each session lasting 45-60 minutes. Control group: No intervention is performed. Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Before intervention; eight weeks after intervention initiation; one month after intervention completion. Method of measurement: Timed Up and Go test. Fear of falling. Timepoint: Before intervention; eight weeks after intervention initiation; one month after intervention completion. Method of measurement: Falls Efficacy Scale-International. Quality of life. Timepoint: Before intervention; eight weeks after intervention initiation; one month after intervention completion. Method of measurement: Older People's Quality of Life Questionnaire (CASP-19). Static balance. Timepoint: Before intervention; eight weeks after intervention initiation; one month after intervention completion. Method of measurement: Sharpend Romberg test. Vice President for Research, Semnan University Approved 2026-05-25 Ethics Committee of Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan, Basij Boulevard, Headquarters of Semnan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Semnan Province semnan Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of)